Entering the Fifth Dimension: A Twilight Zone Podcast
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsYou are Entering the Fifth Dimension, a fan podcast dedicated to the sci-fi classic, The Twilight Zone. It's a dimension not only of sound but of exploration. A journey into the wondrous world of the new Jordan Peele series on CBS All-Access and the original Rod Serling episodes we all cherish. That's the signpost up ahead—your next stop, The Fifth Dimension!
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Episodes
Mark Dawidziak Interview
February 20, 2020 23:36 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWe are joined by none other than one of the most distinguished TWILIGHT ZONE historians there is (and that’s not just because he also does a mean Mark Twain). He is, in fact, another Mark, Mark Dawidziak. Journalist, lecturer, professor, and author of a book that should be on everyone’s TWILIGHT ZONE must-have reading list, EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED In THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Mark shares with us his roundabout journey to getting the nod to write about one of his many great loves—sorry, ...
Twist Endings I
January 31, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIf you're like us, you like a good twist ending. Welcome back to the Twilight Zone--El Clasico Twist Endings Style—This time for an installment of “To Serve Man” and “The Masks.” Be honest. The very first time you saw these episodes did you predict the twist endings? That’s the best part of these iconic TZ episodes. The problem is almost everyone already has some exposure to the twist ending even before seeing the entire episode. Be that as it may, our intrepid co-hosts do their best to find...
Before They Were Famous I
December 31, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWe are proud to present to you, with very little delay, “Two,” and “The Bard.” The episodes feature film stars Charles Bronson and Burt Reynolds, and TV Star Elizabeth Montgomery. Listen along as Darrell and Robert cover dystopian worlds and magic circles. This time these actors have roles almost completely against type. For example, Charles Bronson gets shot and Elizabeth Montgomery does the shooting in “Two,” while the main character in “The Bard” is the one doing witchcraft. And Burt Rey...
Billy Mumy Episodes
October 31, 2019 05:08 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBWe appropriately scared ourselves a wee bit this close to Halloween by covering sweet, little, red-headed, and possibly demonic Billy Mumy (sounds like Moo-me) episodes: “Long Distance Call,” and “It’s a Good Life.” They both are two very well known Twilight Zone episodes. Listen along as Darrell and Robert come to terms with how these episodes can be so good yet still conjure feelings of such great discord because Billy Mumy plays a creepy and murderous incredibly well. Darrell’s background...
Our Favorite Classic Twilight Zone Episodes
September 29, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB“A World of His Own,” and “One for the Angels” are covered in-depth as Darrell’s and Robert’s favorite episodes. There was a rumor circulating that Robert would get emotional again, but it never took that form other than some nervousness discussing the shows we hold so reverently near and dear to our hearts. You’d think in two episodes that contained a Grim Reaper, a sacrificial child, a magical dictaphone, a real elephant, and even Rod Serling, we’d have a lot to talk about...and we sure did!
Blurryman
June 03, 2019 15:32 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWell, it’s in the books. Season 1, Episode 10 of the Twilight Zone reboot made its final mark. “Blurryman,” let’s face it, did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it appears to have prophetically addressed criticisms about the show that couldn’t possibly have been known at the time of filming. Art imitates life and life imitates and criticizes art in an episode that put its writer into the consciousness of the show and us as viewers right along with her. Robert and Darrell discuss the show,...
The Blue Scorpion
May 26, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe penultimate episode, number 9 of 10, jumped out at many like a Blue Scorpion jumping out of the darkness into the light and making everyone who saw it jump during its airing this past Thursday. Season 1, Episode 9, “The Blue Scorpion" seems to be thought of by many as the best one yet. With the exception of everyone named Jeff, Darrell and Robert look down the barrel at the plot points and the heart wrenching, yet sometimes hilarious portrayal of Jeff, by Chris O’Dowd. The hippies moveme...
Point of Origin
May 20, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJust when you thought you’d hear Darrell and Robert unanimously echo each other’s likes and dislikes again, we finally have a split decision for “Point of Origin,” the most recent episode of the Twilight Zone. Both of us liked the cast, the style, and let’s not forget there were (spoiler alert) aliens...just not exactly the kind you would expect from the Twilight Zone. So where do we differ? Check us out and join the conversation afterwards and let us know what you think. As always, our list...
Not All Men
May 13, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBDarrell and Robert try to keep it positive as they discuss "Not All Men," where not all men truly didn’t add up to enough reasons why we should cut this episode any slack. As one of our faithful listener calls suggests, “Has this show Jumped the Bruce” too many times hitting us over the head with wide-sweeping generalizations of social commentary? Be that as it may, we go over the many things we did like about the episode and there really were some great moments—anyone want to frolic in a me...
Six Degrees of Freedom
May 05, 2019 21:12 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBColonization of Mars is not only possible in the most recent episode of the Twilight Zone, "Six Degrees of Freedom," it is also imperative now that the human race is on the brink of self-extinction. Global warming is just the spark igniting humans to start colonizing nearby worlds, but nuclear holocaust just before launch raises the stakes, to put it lightly. Deep space travel is stressful enough, but literally with the survival of the human race weighing down this crew heavier than their ar...
The Wunderkind and Marika Sila Interview
April 28, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBMarika Sila, from last week’s “A Traveler” episode, yes, Sgt. Yuka, talked with us and gave an inside look at her experiences auditioning for—and making choices how she approached—her role. We enjoyed her immensely and felt honored she shared her story about walking the Red Path now and teaching other indigenous people how they can live healthier lives. Discussion for this week’s episode, “The Wunderkind,” questions not only the direction of Raff and Oliver as they head straight to the Whi...
A Traveler
April 21, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBSuper talented Glen Morgan of X-Files writing and executive producing fame gets back to his writing desk this week to pen the rebooted Twilight Zone’s 4th Episode, “A Traveler.” Morgan’s tale cleverly creates an Us Against Them theme where the viewers get to see from the murky perspective lens of the Twilight Zone, who truly is “Us” and who is “Them.” Please join Darrell and Robert as they discuss brother Jack’s drunken, yet all too truthful sober warning to his smart, strong, and beautiful ...
Replay
April 14, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWithout the constraints that often limited what Rod Serling could do, Jordan Peele get's to take a full head of steam as he tackles the subject of racism. Join Darrell and Robert as we discuss all the Easter Eggs Darrell finds and Robert misses, and become all too familiar with the phrase, “you may not know this about me, but I haven’t seen very many movies.” But seriously, this episode hit hard for both of us. Darrell forcing a timeout for himself while watching it, and Robert often forgett...
Nightmare at 30,000 Feet
April 05, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBA podcast about a TV show about a podcast? A TV episode inspired by a TV episode? We're full meta this week as we discuss, “Nightmare at 30,000 feet.” Robert and Darrell try to decide if this was just a nightmare by the main character, an alternate universe where space travel to Mars is commonplace but people still listen to podcasts, or did Justin lose it and he really is fully to blame for the plane crash. Much love is given to Dan Carlin, who narrates the episode’s podcast recording. W...
The Comedian
April 04, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHere it is!! Season 1: Episode 1, The Comedian. The long wait is over. Join Darrell and Robert as they discuss the episode’s hits and misses, former Twilight Zone connections, current news, and science and culture topics related to and inspired by the show. Was a Twilight Zone Episode about stand up comedy supposed to be funny? All things are possible in the you-know-where. Stand Up terminology to follow on purpose, Darrell slays us pointing out a ton of old show Easter eggs. Robert crushe...
Introduction to The Fifth Dimension Podcast
March 15, 2019 19:21 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWelcome to The Fifth Dimension! There are a LOT of fun moments and clues in the epic Super Bowl commercial and we're here to help make sense of much of it. Robert and Darrell share some insights they've gleaned about the first 6 episodes of the new Twilight Zone series, as well as give a preview of what upcoming episodes of the podcast will be like.